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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
16
Millions suffer from kidneys that act too freely. a drugstore ad touts Liquid Shu Make as a remedy for adults and children. Druggists stock or can obtain it in small or large bottles.
A customer letter from Erle Pa praises Petersons Ointment for curing a year long running sore in three weeks. The advertisement claims rapid relief of eczema, old sores, piles, pimples, and chafing with mail order availability from Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo New York.
A lady who left her umbrella in a car visits the office. An official presents about thirty umbrellas for inspection and quips that ladies are forgetful. The woman notes that all but three are actually gentlemen's umbrellas.
A brief note reflects Maud’s habit of inserting herself into all matters with a sly joke about preferring an engagement ring. The Boston Transcript tone hints at social expectations and matchmaking wit.
London reports a country wide coal mine strike crippling industry with 3,000,000 idle workers and 10,000,000 people affected. A Downing Street demonstration ended in clashes with mounted police near Lloyd George's residence, with stones and iron projectiles thrown at government offices.
The treasury department reported September outlays totaling more than 1.944 billion dollars with the first three months of the fiscal year exceeding 3.63 billion. Ordinary spending reached 496.78 million, railroads received 179.76 million, and war department disbursements totaled 103.78 million including 98.17 million to the railroad administration. Shipboard payments of 40 million were listed and public debt outlays hit 1.4473 billion, with 1.39597 billion applied to redeem certificates of indebtedness.
The Texas Eclectic Medical Association wraps its annual convention with Houston chosen as next year’s meeting site after Dallas was defeated as venue. New officers include Dr. G A Taylor of Bettie president, Dr H H Hudson of Mc Gregor and Dr G H Stagner of Waco as vice presidents, Dr H H Blankmeyer of Aransas Pass secretary and treasurer for the 14th term. Dr G W Johnson installed the officers.
Fishermen report full glee over booming waters around Port Lavaca Texas with speckled trout shrimp and red fish being caught and shipped daily. oyster industry also strong as quantities move out.
All Los Angeles banks join in a $2,500,000 plan to finance California Arizona and New Mexico cotton crops announced by J Dabney Day vice president of First National Bank.
The Supreme Court recesses from October 15 to November 8, as announced on Monday in Washington.
State totals show a vast cotton season with Gonzales weighing over 10 000 bales and De Witt County receipts near 29 492 bales while Jefferson County property value climbs to 84 098 200. Other items include a Port Arthur bond defeat, real estate board meeting plans, and proclamations on taxation and court scheduling.
Riga hosts the signing of a preliminary peace treaty and armistice between Polish and Russian Soviet delegates at 7 10 p.m. on Thursday. The armistice takes effect at midnight October 18. M Joffe announced completion and read the Russian text, describing the peace as without victory or vanquished.
Judge George Calhoun in Travis County court rules for the state to recover 60,000 acres from Capitol League Syndicate. The land is part of 600,000 acres remaining from the 3,060,000 acres granted in 1884 for the Texas Capitol project. Value now about 20 per acre, totaling 1.2 million dollars. Suit brought by the attorney general.
In Austin a railroad commission warning after a Monday conference with oilmen states no oil wastage will be allowed at Breckenridge. Pipeline capacity is about 85 000 barrels daily, while production runs 90 000 with 30 wells due by November 1. Drillers must suspend until lines or storage expand. Prairie Company is building a Breckenridge pipeline.
The report lists elevations for major railroad passes: Marshall Pass Colorado at 10,846 feet, Tennessee Pass 10,219 feet, and Lizzard Head 10,238 feet on the Denver and Rio Grande. It also notes Rock Island lines near Bravo at 4,190 feet in Texas, Southern Pacific near Alpine at 5,100 feet, and Texas and Pacific near Allamore at 4,550 feet.
The Texas state board of education met in Austin for routine business and did not purchase any additional bonds. The session was brief with no major actions reported.
Maurice Delivart of France set a world best in the 600 meter dash, finishing in 1 minute 5 seconds 35 tenths on Saturday in Paris. The performance shattered the prior mark and drew widespread track acclaim.
The French Oceanograph Society began a campaign against belugas near Douarnenez and Concarneau using nets and poison tubes to protect local fishermen. Belugas are described as white and harmful to fisheries with adults about 18 to 20 feet. A 1,100 yard net at Douarnenez and a second at Concarneau planned, plus 4,000 poison tubes used by sardine boats. In Colorado a sugar firm plans a Mexican beet work nucleus for winter housing near Montrose to retain workers.
A quoted exchange frames a character seeking wealth through foresight. The speaker imagines becoming a seer, while another asks for the type of seer. The reply states the aim is to be a financier.
A vivid simile places romantic fiction beside real intimacy, suggesting the former makes the latter seem almost banal or inexpensive by comparison. The remark uses a sharp contrast to highlight perceived difference in intensity and drama between fiction and reality.
A woman argues that personal conviction and self-persuasion suffice when voicing a view. The piece emphasizes inner strength and the belief that self-conviction validates her stance regardless of external affirmation.
A Louisville Courier-Journal item notes a staffer avoiding the private office due to a nearby jazz orchestra in the dining room, fearing the roar of waiters and dropped dishes disrupts work. The scene captures newsroom bustle intruding on private space.
A humorous adage notes that love can obscure judgment making a man misread an angel as a goose. It reflects romantic folly and the tension between affection and discernment in courtship.
An advisory urges starting with an umbrella as a simple first step when preparing to lay up items for a rainy day. It emphasizes practical readiness and budgeting for unexpected weather.
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